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kraftmaster

White is Warm - We updated and brightened bye bye Oak !

12 years ago
If the old owners could see it now ...What would they say?
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  • 12 years ago
    What was wrong with the warm oak cabinets? Now it looks very cold and like a hospital

    Comments (7)

    • PRO
      12 years ago
      That is wonderful!
      KraftMaster Renovations thanked Sustainable Dwellings
    • 12 years ago
      Wow, so pretty! I love the light fixtures over the island too.
      KraftMaster Renovations thanked User
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Beautiful job!
      KraftMaster Renovations thanked Virtus Design
    • 12 years ago
      In this case I agree that the after looks much better. But some cabinets are better left in their "native" state IMHO. Trends change and some day they will revert back to natural wood no doubt. This makes you happy now and that is all that matters really.
      KraftMaster Renovations thanked Marilyn Wilkie
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Have to say it's a beautiful transformation - great job! Also that white cabinetry is classic and has stood the test of time - certainly not a trend. While wood will always be an option, the style and stains in the before are dated. Love the after.
      KraftMaster Renovations thanked User
    • 12 years ago
      last modified: 12 years ago
      They would probably say: 'wow, wish we had done that and then we'd have stayed here :-)'
      KraftMaster Renovations thanked Carolina
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